Question 1

what are the tests for esophageal atresia?

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Esophageal atresia: Esophageal atresia is a congenital defect.  Feeding the affected infant leads to choking, coughing and blue spells. Tests used to diagnose esophageal atresia include inability  to pass a small feeding tube from the nose or mouth into the stomach. A plain x-ray of the esophagus may show air in the "pouch" of the atretic  portion and coiled up feeding tube in that portion.

Question 2

what are the early symptoms of esophageal atresia?

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Early Symptoms.: As a clinical neonatologist, the first symptom of esophageal atresia is the inability to pass an orogastric tube into the infant's stomach. I do this routinely in all newborn babies i examine in the delivery room. If the orogastric tube coils back and returns to the oral cavity, there is esophageal atresia. Determining if it is accompanied by a fistula with the trachea requires imaging studies.

Question 3

my boyfriend had esophageal atresia so is our baby at risk?

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Minimal risk: Most studies do not support  a  strong genetic predisposition in isolated esophageal atresia.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: esophageal atresia?

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Esophageal atresia: Esophageal atresia (EA) is a congenital defect, which occurs before birth. There are several types. In most cases, the upper esophagus ends and does not connect with the lower esophagus and stomach. Most infants with EA may have another defect called tracheoesophageal fistula.

Question 5

if my boyfriend had an esophageal atresia what are the chances my child will too?

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Depends: Roughly half  of the esophageal atresia cases with or without te fistula (lung attachment) occur in isolation with polygenic influence.(little recurrence risk) the others occur with other defects in heart, kidney, bone or other areas. Genetic microarray studies have shown chromasomal micro-deletions in these more complex cases.(more recurrence risk) prenatal genetic counseling can define your risk.

Question 6

what is the treatment for esophageal atresia?

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Treatment.: The treatment for esophageal atresia is surgical.

Question 7

my baby has esophageal atresia. what can be done?

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Esophageal atresia: With that diagnosis you need to consult with a pediatric surgeon for options.

Question 8

how long can you wait before having surgery for an esophageal atresia?

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Hours/days not more: Esophageal atresia prevents a kid from receiving fluids & maintaining normal metabolic balance. While awaiting surgery, mouth secretions can build up in the remnant and transfer into the lungs causing pneumonia.Stabalization with IV fluids, suction & close monitoring is reasonable until the kid can be moved to a center where surgery can procede. Further delays deminish the chances for good outcome.

Question 9

if someone has an esophageal atresia, are they likely to have some other problems with the gi tract?

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Yes: A link of the esophagus to the trachesa is usually explored when esophgeal atresia is found. A failure of the anus to form  to provide an outlet for stool is seen in a related syndrome that carries the vater lable. Drs will generally explore all related systems using xrays or other studies  as part of their evaluation of this problem.

Question 10

esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula: where can i get info?

Accepted Answer

Need Info.: Esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistulas are unfortunately frequently seen in my practice. The best source of information regarding these entities for a non medical individual would be a google search.

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